5FM‘s 5 Lunch host Zanele Potelwa has been announced as one of South Africa’s Top 200 Young South Africans. Aside from hosting the 5 Lunch slot on 5FM, weekdays from midday to 15:00, Potelwa has just joined SABC Sport as a presenter for its new Netball World Cup show.

According to the station, Potelwa hosted events such as the GenNext Awards and in 2022, she was a red-carpet host for the South African Music Awards and the inaugural SA Amapiano Award, as well as a black carpet host for the METRO FM Music Awards in 2023.

The station says that she has also made her mark as one of South Africa’s leading MCs, voiceover artists, actors, DJs, and content creators.

The Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list celebrates South African visionaries among South Africa’s youth — South Africa’s key to reaching greatness. For almost two decades, the Mail and Guardian (M&G) have recognized the impact the South African youth make every day with this initiative.

2023’s installation of M&G’s 200 Young South Africans boasted over 15 inclusive categories that aim to recognize and reward youth who have created resilient, entrepreneurial, and robust solutions.

These categories include, but are not limited to arts and entertainment, civil society, health, technology, innovation, and sport.

These young people are actively shaping South Africa and play a pivotal role in building its future, according to M&G.

5FM management has congratulated Potelwa on the achievement and has wished her continued success in all her endeavors.